Here’s a detailed overview of Prof. Abdul Bari (1892–1947)—a nationalist, labour leader, and martyr from Bihar—and his family background:

🧬 Family Overview

👨‍👩‍👧 Immediate Family

  • Father: Qurban Ali (from Kansua, Jehanabad, Bihar) 

  • Marital Status: Married to Zulaikha Begum, a resident of Koilwar 

  • Children:

    • Sons: Salahuddin Bari, Shahabuddin Bari

    • Daughters: Tahira, Hamida, Saeeda 

🧭 Short Biography

  • Born in 1892, Qurban Ali’s eldest son, in Kansua village (Jehanabad district) 

  • Earned a Master's degree from Patna University in 1918 and became professor. 

  • Served as President of Tata Workers’ Union (succeeding Subhas Chandra Bose) from 1936 to 1947. 

  • Championed Hindu–Muslim unity, workers’ rights, and education reforms. 

  • Became President of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee in 1946. 

🎯 Assassination & Legacy

  • Shot and killed on 28 March 1947 near Fatuha (Khusrupur) on return from Jamshedpur → Patna journey. 

  • Laid to rest at Peermohani Qabristan, Patna; Gandhi and Kripalani paid tributes, calling him a selfless soldier and exemplar of communal harmony. 

  • Bihar honored him through infrastructure: Abdul Bari Bridge (Koilwar) over river Sone and Bari Path in Patna.

🧑‍🏫 Early Life & Education

  • Born in 1892 in Kansua village, Jehanabad district, Bihar, to Qurban Ali; the eldest of four children 

  • Graduated with an M.A. from Patna University in 1918, later teaching at nationalist-founded institutions in Patna 

🔥 Freedom Fighter & Labour Leader

  • Joined the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement; actively participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930) and Quit India (1942).

  • Lived as a teacher-activist, witnessed police brutality firsthand. Dr. Rajendra Prasad recalled police recognition and respect for him:

    “Allah has sent me here for you.” 

  • Became President of the Tata Workers’ Union (formerly Jamshedpur Labour Association) in 1936, succeeding Subhas Chandra Bose. Unified workers across industries, and was praised by Sardar Patel .

🌐 Champion of Communal Harmony

  • A vocal opponent of the Two-Nation Theory and communal politics during the Partition. Also served as President of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) in 1946–47.

  • Advocated for treating riots as threats to freedom rather than sectarian violence. Prepared reports on rioters before his assassination.

⚰️ Assassination & Legacy

  • Tragically assassinated on 28 March 1947 near Khusrupur railway crossing returning from Jamshedpur to Patna .

  • Gandhi described him as a “fakir in the service of his countrymen”; Kripalani noted he was “utterly free from communal bias”.

  • Commemorated through Bari Path in Patna and Abdul Bari Bridge (Koilwar Bridge) named in his honor 

🌟 Why He Matters

  • One of the first mass Muslim labour organizers in India, bridging communal divisions through his principled leadership.

  • Elevated the voice of workers in the freedom struggle and brought them into political prominence.

  • Lived a life of humble integrity, reportedly leaving behind only ₹1 despite securing benefits for labourers in crores .

📝 Summary

Prof. Abdul Bari’s life reflects a rare combination: academic brilliance, grassroots activism, principled communal harmony, and unwavering dedication to workers' welfare and national unity. His assassination, just months before independence, was a tragic loss to both Bihar and the nation.

 

 

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